A SOUTH Cheshire hairdressing salon’s impressive creations put its team ahead of the rest at a national competition.

The Francesco Group Sandbach salon’s apprentice stylist Sheri Proudlove, 18, proved she is a cut above by claiming second place for individual photographed hair designs at the nationwide chain’s annual awards ceremony.

The Market Square branch was also named in the chain’s UK top 10.

Sheri and the team were presented with their plaque in front of 2,500 guests.

Sheri, who has been at the salon for two years, said: “I’m really honoured. I love my job and am working really hard to finish my apprenticeship and become a qualified stylist.”

The Sandbach branch competed against 33 Francesco Group salons from across the country at the awards which are judged by leading hair company Wella UK.